Fontaine Charlemagne

The fountain is located in the Rue Charlemagne. It is shows a small child holding a shell. It stands on top of a basin that is supported by large fish. The fountain is set inside a niche decorated with flower motifs.

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Fontaine de l’Observatoire

It is located in the Jardins de l’Observatoire and was designed in 1873. The fountain is showing allegorical figures representing Europe, Asia, Africa and America, all created by sculptor Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux. The female figures support a large globe with a ribbon decorated with zodiac signs. In the large basin are more sculptures of horses, turtles and fish.

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Fontaine de Latone

One of the largest and possibly the most famous of the many fountains in the gardens of The marble fountain in wedding-cake style depicts a mythical scene. It was created in the 17th century by the brothers Gaspard and Balthazar Marsy.

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Location: Place d’Armes, 78000, Versailles

Nearby sights: Chateau de Versailles, The Hall of Mirrors, The Trianons & The Hamlet

Fontaine de Mars

Also known as the Fontaine du Gros-Caillou. It is neo-classical fountain located not far from the Eiffel Tower. The side of the fountain that is facing the street shows the mythical figures of Mars and Hygieia.

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Location: Tour Eiffel 129 rue Saint Dominique, 75007 Paris

Nearby sights: Eiffel Tower , Luxembourg Gardens, Sainte-Chapelle

Nearby hotels: Maison Souquet, Le Bristol Paris, Hotel Joke – Astotel

Fontaine de Varsovie

Also known as the Fontaine du Trocadéro and located not far from the Eiffel Tower. It consists of a series of terraced basins with twenty water cannons and 68 water jets that create a quite spectacular water show.

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Location: Paris

Nearby sights: Eiffel Tower , Luxembourg Gardens, Sainte-Chapelle

Nearby hotels: Maison Souquet, Le Bristol Paris, Hotel Joke – Astotel

Fontaine Delacroix

This fountain was erected in honor of the French painter Eugène Delacroix. It was created in 1890 by Jules Dalou and installed in theLuxembourg garden. At the top of it is a bust of Delacroix; the dynamic statues below represent the Genius of Time and History, Arts, and Glory.

Fontaine Dragon

It is a monumental fountain in the gardens of theVersailles Palace shows Python, the mythical dragon that was killed by Apollo. The water spouting monster is surrounded by ferocious looking sea creatures and swan-riding cupids armed with bows.

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Location: Place d’Armes, 78000, Versailles

Nearby sights: Chateau de Versailles, The Hall of Mirrors, The Royal Opera (L’Opera Royal)

Fontaine Louvois

This is a huge fountain created in 1844 by architect Louis Visconti and sculptor Jean-Baptiste Klagmann. The four large allegorical statues represent four rivers of France: the Seine, the Loire, the Garonne and the Saone. Below are statues of dolphin-riding cupids with tridents.